Quote Originally Posted by Necrotica View Post
But if there are no consequences why don't the Syndicate just take over? Clearly the Sultana can't stop them. Or punish them for anything they do. The Syndicate could apparently drug her, frame her allies for crimes, and do whatever the hell they want 24/7 without ever having to fear punishment.

If they cannot be held accountable for anything they do, why even bother keeping the Sultana in power? What is she gonna do if they attempt to kill her and take over? Cause what I have seen is if they did so, her only option would be to ask them nicely not to cause she lacks the power to do ANYTHING.
Something you have to remember: Outside of Teledji, none of the Syndicate actually want greater power, because that comes with greater responsibilities. They largely just want to make fat stacks, because ultimately governing as part of the Syndicate is also just a means for them to make more money.

Lolorito saves Nanamo's life not because he's a staunch royalist or anything; he saves her because he profits pretty well off the current status quo, and so wants to protect that status quo. And all the other living Syndicate members (outside of Raubahn, who is indeed royalist) agree; don't fix what's not broken.